For the 2025-26 school year, there are 150 montessori private preschools serving 11,110 students in Illinois.
The top ranked montessori private preschools in Illinois include Northshore Academy For Children, Council Oak Montessori School, and Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn.
The average tuition cost is $15,045, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average tuition cost of $11,583.
Top Ranked Illinois Montessori Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creative Learning Montessori School![Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School]( "Creative Learning Montessori School Photo - Creative Learning Montessori School")
Montessori School
1410 S. Barrington Rd.
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-2812
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Tuition listed
Montessori Habitat![Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society]( "Montessori Habitat Photo - Call us at 217-366-3260 to learn more about our ~ preschool classroom ~ elementary classroom ~ and ~ middle school classroom. Visit our website at www.montessorihabitatschool.org. Affiliated with the American Montessori Society")
Montessori School
801 & 805 West Kirby Avenue
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-3260
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6
Carmel Montessori Academy & Children's House
Montessori School
3s238 State Route 59
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-2995
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
425 Dempster St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-2190
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Council Oak Montessori School![Council Oak Montessori School Photo]( "Council Oak Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
2521 Grove St
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 926-9720
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
550 S Edgewood Ave
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-5505
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 620-5505
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Gr: NS-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at Lincoln Park
Montessori School
2301 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Gr: NS-K
18850 Riegel Road
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 647-8054
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Tuition listed
Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park![Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo]( "Intercultural Montessori Language School of Oak Park Photo")
Montessori School
301 S. Ridgeland Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 848-6626
Gr: NS-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy Of Chicago![Montessori Academy Of Chicago Photo - Montessori Academy of Chicago Elementary students: Enjoying autumn in a city park.]( "Montessori Academy Of Chicago Photo - Montessori Academy of Chicago Elementary students: Enjoying autumn in a city park.")
Montessori School
1335 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-0977
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn
Montessori School
927 N Main St
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-4727
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori For Modern Minds
Montessori School
16w331 63rd St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-0083
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-0083
Gr: PK-K | 10 students Tuition listed
Montessori Language Academy![Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work]( "Montessori Language Academy Photo - Solar System Work")
Montessori School
314 Circle Avenue
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 771-5030
Gr: PK-K | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Western Springs
Montessori School
1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Near North Montessori![Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences]( "Near North Montessori Photo - An engaged learner in our Primary Class for children ages 3 years to 6 years, is receiving a lesson with a Montessori material known as the brown stair. The brown stair helps children develop their awareness of size differences")
Montessori School
1434 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 384-1434
Gr: NS-8 | 504 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
6711 N Sheridan Rd Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 743-4744
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 743-4744
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prairie Flower Montessori School![Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.]( "Prairie Flower Montessori School Photo - Part of the Montessori curriculum is the study and care of plants and animal that are outside, as well as inside, our classrooms. An alumna cares for the chickens that reside in a coop in our outdoor environment.")
Montessori School
3130 Turpin Road
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-5200
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Prairie View Montessori![Prairie View Montessori Photo - Education is our priority. Educating with love is our specialty!]( "Prairie View Montessori Photo - Education is our priority. Educating with love is our specialty!")
Montessori School
2624 Ginger Woods Parkway
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 978-7786
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 978-7786
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Tuition listed
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunrise Montessori Academy
Montessori School
960 W Army Trail Blvd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 628-9000
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 628-9000
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
A Village Green Montessori
Montessori School
125 W Church St
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 281-9911
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 281-9911
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Acarath Montessori Center
Montessori School
110 Hillcrest Blvd.
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 397-0111
Gr: PK-1 | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Alcuin Montessori School![Alcuin Montessori School Photo]( "Alcuin Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
324 N Oak Park Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 366-1882
Gr: NS-8 | 209 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
All About Kids Montessori School
Montessori School
485 N Commons Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-1760
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 820-1760
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
All Day Montessori
Montessori School
1819 W 99th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-6356
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Tuition listed
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Gr: PK-K | 139 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2025 S.Goebbert Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 222-4267
Gr: PK-K | 16 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Aurora Montessori School
Montessori School
3180 N Aurora Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 898-4346
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 898-4346
Gr: PK-K | 140 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Beverly Montessori School
Montessori School
9916 S Walden Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-7635
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 239-7635
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Brickton Montessori School![Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.]( "Brickton Montessori School Photo - Hands. On.When you can touch it, even complicated ideas becomes manageable. Montessori materials stimulate all our senses. With multiple ways of connecting to a single concept, every child can find a path to successful learning.")
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Bright Beginnings Montessori School
Montessori School
620 Mullady Pkwy
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-9505
Gr: K | 8 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked montessori private preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked montessori private preschools in Illinois include Northshore Academy For Children, Council Oak Montessori School, and Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn.
How many montessori private preschools are located in Illinois?
150 montessori private preschools are located in Illinois.
How much do montessori private preschools cost in Illinois?
The average tuition cost is $15,045, which is higher than the Illinois private school average tuition cost of $11,583.
How diverse are montessori private preschools in Illinois?
Illinois montessori private preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Illinois private school average of 32%.
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